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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER DYESS AIR FORCE BASE
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE INSTRUCTION 11-250
17 APRIL 2017
Flying Operations
AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AND BASE
FLYING PROCEDURES

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OPR: 7 OSS/CC Certified by: 7 OG/CC
(Col Justin Boldenow)
Pages: 85

This instruction establishes operational procedures, administrative procedures and standards for
base Air Traffic Control (ATC) services, airspace management, operation of the airfield and
associated equipment, local flying, emergency and special procedures. This instruction applies
to all personnel assigned or attached to the 7th Bomb Wing (7 BW) and the 317th Airlift Group
(317 AG) as well as all tenant units operating on Dyess Air Force Base. The operational training
division will ensure the information in this publication is part of base instrument refresher
courses. This instruction also provides guidance outlined in AFPD 13-2, Air Traffic Control,
Airspace, Airfield, and Range Management, AFI 13-204 Vol 2, Airfield Operations
Standardization and Evaluations, AFI 13-204 Vol 3, Airfield Operations Procedures and
Programs; Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control; and directives of
higher authority. The 7th Operations Support Squadron (7 OSS), Airfield Operations Flight (7
OSS/OSA) is Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for this instruction. The 7 OSS/OSA will
coordinate changes/revisions to this publication with airfield users and submit the AF IMT 847,
Recommendation for Change of Publication to MAJCOM publications/forms managers for
processing. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are
maintained IAW AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force
Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) at
https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rds/rds_series.cfm.
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Chapter 1— GENERAL INFORMATION 8
1.1. Airfield Operations Board (AOB). ......................................................................... 8
1.2. Pilot, Airfield Operations Flight Liaison Program.................................................. 8
1.3. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Program. .................................................. 8
1.4. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. ....................................................... 8
1.5. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Program. ............................................................... 8
1.6. Airfield Driving Program (ADP). ........................................................................... 9
1.7. Supervisor of Flying (SOF) Program. ..................................................................... 9
1.8. Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Program. ..................................... 9
1.9. Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program. ............................................. 9
1.10. Annual Airfield Certification/Safety Inspection (ACSI). ....................................... 9
1.11. Quarterly Joint Airfield Inspection. ........................................................................ 9
1.12. Local Operating Procedures (LOPs). ...................................................................... 9
1.13. Protection and Release of Records. ........................................................................ 10
1.14. Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Schedule. ............................................. 10
1.15. Auxiliary Power for ATCALS Facilities. ............................................................... 10
Chapter 2— AIRFIELD FACILITIES INFORMATION 11
2.1. Airfield Facilities. ................................................................................................... 11
2.2. Airfield Operating Hours. ....................................................................................... 11
2.3. Air Traffic Control Facilities/Designation of Airspace. ......................................... 11
Table 2.1. Local Frequencies/Channelization. ......................................................................... 12
2.4. Airfield Data. .......................................................................................................... 12
Table 2.2. Taxiways/Taxilanes. ............................................................................................... 13
2.5. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Procedures. ............................... 13
2.6. Runway Selection Procedures................................................................................. 13
2.7. Airfield Lighting Systems. ...................................................................................... 14
2.8. Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS). .......................................... 14
Table 2.3. Available NAVAIDS. ............................................................................................. 15
2.9. Precision Approach Critical Areas. ......................................................................... 15
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Figure 2.1. Obstacle Clearance Surface (OCS). ........................................................................ 16
2.10. Airfield Maintenance (Sweeper Operations, Grass Mowing, Snow Removal). ..... 16
2.11. Controlled Movement Area (CMA). ....................................................................... 17
2.12. Permanently Closed/Unusable Portions of the Airfield. ......................................... 17
2.13. Aircraft Arresting Systems. .................................................................................... 17
2.14. Parking Plan/Restrictions. ....................................................................................... 17
2.15. Aircraft Special Operations Areas/Ramps. ............................................................. 18
2.16. Restricted/Classified Areas on the Airfield. ........................................................... 18
2.17. Maintenance Radio Checks..................................................................................... 18
2.18. Engine Test/Run-Up Procedures. ............................................................................ 18
2.19. Aircraft Towing Procedures. ................................................................................... 20
2.20. Aircraft Taxiing Requirements/Routes. .................................................................. 20
2.21. Combat Off-load/On-load Procedures. ................................................................... 21
2.22. Engine Running Crew Change (ERCC) Procedures. .............................................. 21
2.23. Transient Alert (TA) Services/Facilities. ................................................................ 21
2.24. Procedures/Requirements for Conducting Runway Inspections/Checks. ............... 22
2.25. Procedures for Opening and Closing the Airfield. .................................................. 22
2.26. Runway Surface Condition (RSC) and/or Runway Condition Reading (RCR)
Values. ..................................................................................................................... 23
2.27. Procedures for Suspending Runway Operations. .................................................... 23
2.28. Supervisor of Flying (SOF). ................................................................................... 23
Chapter 3— FLYING AREAS 25
3.1. Local Flying Area. .................................................................................................. 25
3.2. VFR Local Training Area. ...................................................................................... 25
Chapter 4— VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) PROCEDURES 26
4.1. VFR Weather Minimums. ....................................................................................... 26
Table 4.1. VFR Weather Minimums. ....................................................................................... 26
4.2. VFR Traffic Patterns. .............................................................................................. 26
Table 4.2. VFR Traffic Patterns. .............................................................................................. 26
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4.3. B-1 Visual Approach Procedures. ........................................................................... 27
4.4. Additional VFR Flying Procedures. ....................................................................... 28
4.5. Special Procedures. ................................................................................................. 28
4.6. Reduced Same Runway Separation (RSRS) Procedures. ....................................... 29
Table 4.3. RSRS Standards for AFGS and Locally Assigned Aircraft. ................................... 29
Table 4.4. RSRS for Similar Fighter Type Aircraft. ................................................................ 29
4.7. Intersection Departures. .......................................................................................... 30
4.8. Combat Departure/Arrival Procedures. .................................................................. 30
4.9. C-130 Normal Visual Approach Procedures. ......................................................... 30
4.10. C-130 Tactical Visual Approach Procedures. ......................................................... 31
4.11. Landing Zone Procedures. ...................................................................................... 32
4.12. Marrion Drop Zone Procedures. ............................................................................. 34
Chapter 5— INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES (IFR) PROCEDURES 38
5.1. Radar Traffic Patterns. ............................................................................................ 38
5.2. Radar Vector to Initial Procedures. ......................................................................... 38
5.3. Instrument Approaches ........................................................................................... 38
5.4. Availability/Restrictions for Approach Surveillance Radar (ASR) Approaches. ... 38
5.5. Availability/Restrictions for Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Approaches. ........ 38
5.6. Airborne Radar Approaches ................................................................................... 38
5.7. Local Departure Procedures. ................................................................................... 38
5.8. No-Light Minimums ............................................................................................... 38
Chapter 6— ADDITIONAL FLYING PROCEDURES 39
6.1. Local Aircraft Priorities. ......................................................................................... 39
6.2. Standard Climb-Out Instructions. ........................................................................... 39
6.3. Opposite Direction Take-Offs and Landings. ......................................................... 39
6.4. Break-out/Go-Around/Missed Approach/Carry Straight Through Procedures. ..... 40
6.5. Altitude Restricted Low Approach. ........................................................................ 40
6.6. Station Keeping Equipment (SKE) Procedures. ..................................................... 41
6.7. Aerial Displays (Fly-bys, High Speed Passes)........................................................ 41
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6.8. Chaff and Flares. ..................................................................................................... 41
6.9. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operation/Procedures. .................................... 41
6.10. Aero Club Operations. ............................................................................................ 41
6.11. Civil Use of Military ATCALS. ............................................................................. 41
6.12. Model/Remote Controlled Aircraft. ........................................................................ 41
6.13. Weather Dissemination and Coordination Procedures. .......................................... 41
6.14. Bird/Wildlife Control. ............................................................................................. 42
6.15. Bird Watch Conditions (BWCs). ............................................................................ 42
Chapter 7— EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 43
7.1. Operation of the Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS). ........................................ 43
7.2. Operation of the Secondary Crash Net (SCN). ....................................................... 43
7.3. Emergency Response Procedures (On/Off-Base). .................................................. 44
7.4. Dedicated Emergency Frequency. .......................................................................... 45
7.5. External Stores Jettison Area Procedures. .............................................................. 45
7.6. Fuel Dumping. ........................................................................................................ 47
7.7. Abandonment of Aircraft. ....................................................................................... 47
7.8. Lost Communications Procedures. ......................................................................... 47
Table 7.1. AFVA 13-221 Control Tower Light Gun Signals. ................................................. 48
7.9. Visual Check of Landing Gear. .............................................................................. 48
7.10. Overdue or Missing Aircraft. .................................................................................. 48
7.11. Personnel/Crash Locator Beacon Signal/Emergency Locator Transmitters
(ELTs). ..................................................................................................................... 48
7.12. Aborted Takeoff Procedures. .................................................................................. 49
7.13. Emergency Arresting/Barrier Gear Procedures. ..................................................... 49
7.14. Jettison of Drag Chutes. .......................................................................................... 49
7.15. Hot Brake Area and Procedures. ............................................................................. 49
7.16. Hung Ordinance Procedures. .................................................................................. 49
7.17. Anti-hijack/Unauthorized Aircraft Movement........................................................ 50
7.18. Wind Limitations on Control Tower. ...................................................................... 50
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7.19. Evacuation of ATC Facility. ................................................................................... 50
7.20. Alternate ATC Facility Procedures. ........................................................................ 51
7.21. Evacuation of AMOPS Facility. ............................................................................. 51
7.22. Alternate AMOPS Facility Procedures. .................................................................. 51
7.23. Other Emergency Procedures. ................................................................................ 51
Chapter 8— FLIGHT PLANNING PROCEDURES 52
8.1. Flight Planning. ....................................................................................................... 52
8.2. Prior Permission Requested (PPR) Procedures. ...................................................... 52
8.3. Aircraft Arrival without a PPR. .............................................................................. 53
8.4. NOTAM Procedures. .............................................................................................. 53
8.5. Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Accounts, Procedures for Requesting
Changes. ................................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 9— MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES 55
9.1. Waivers to Airfield/Airspace Criteria. .................................................................... 55
9.2. Arriving MEDEVAC Notification and Response Procedures. ............................... 55
9.3. Unscheduled Aircraft Arrivals. ............................................................................... 55
9.4. Distinguished Visitor Notification Procedures. ...................................................... 56
9.5. Civil Aircraft Operations/Authorized Landings. .................................................... 56
9.6. Unauthorized Civil Aircraft Arrivals. ..................................................................... 56
9.7. Base Exercises. ....................................................................................................... 56
9.8. Fire Pit Operations. ................................................................................................. 56
9.9. Airfield Photography .............................................................................................. 56
9.10. Night Vision Device/Night Vision Goggle Operations. ......................................... 57
9.11. Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Operations. ........................ 57
Chapter 10— UNCONTROLLED AIRFIELD OPERATIONS (UAO) 58
10.1. Limitations. ............................................................................................................. 58
10.2. Procedures/Responsibilities. ................................................................................... 58
10.3. ODO Qualifications and Training. .......................................................................... 63
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Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 64
Attachment 2— DYESS AIRFIELD DIAGRAM 70
Attachment 3— LOCAL FLYING AREA 71
Attachment 4— VFR TRAFFIC PATTERNS 72
Attachment 5— DYESS CLASS C SURFACE AREA AND TOWER AREAS 73
Attachment 6— ABILENE LOCAL FLYING AREA 74
Attachment 7— ABILENE APPROACH CONTROL AREA 75
Attachment 8— C-130 VFR PATTERNS 76
Attachment 9— UNCONTROLLED OPS SETUP CHECKLIST 82
Attachment 10— ODO TRAINING CHECKLIST 83
Attachment 11— ODO OPS CHECKLIST 84
Attachment 12— LOP ANNUAL REVIEW SCHEDULE 85
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Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Airfield Operations Board (AOB). The AOB provides a forum for recommending
improvements to the airfield environment, Airfield Management Operations (AMOPS), Air
Traffic Control (ATC) and airspace services; AOBs convene quarterly. The Airfield Operations
Flight Commander (AOF/CC) schedules the AOB, prepares the agenda and records the meeting
minutes. The AOF/CC will disseminate AOB minutes to all board members/commanders, HQ
AFGSC Airfield Operations Branch (AFGSC/A3OA), the Air Force Representative of Dyess’
servicing FAA region and Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency (HQ AFFSA)
Stan/Eval 14th division within 20 workdays from the time the AOB convenes. Note: The 7th
Bomb Wing Vice Wing Commander (7 BW/CV) chairs the AOB. The AOB chairman
responsibility can be delegated no lower than the 7th Operations Group Commander (7 OG/CC).
The Board Membership will include personnel from the following units: 7 OG/CC, 317 AG/CC,
7 MSG/CC, 489 BG/CC, 9 BS/CC, 28 BS/CC, 39 AS/CC, 40 AS/CC, 77 WPS/CC, 337
TES/CC, 345 BS/CC, 7 BW/CP, 7 BW/PA, 7 BW/SE, 317 AG/SE, 317 AG/AGV, 7 OG/OGV, 7
CONS, 7 SFS, 7 AMXS, 317 AMXS, 317 OSS/OSO, 7 OSS/CC, 317 OSS/CC, 7 OSS/OSA, 7
OSS/OSAA, 7 OSS/OSAT, 7 OSS/OSAM, 7 OSS/OSR, 7 OSS/OSW, 7 CES/CEAO, 7
CES/CEPT, 7 CES/CEF and Abilene TRACON Manager.
1.2. Pilot, Airfield Operations Flight Liaison Program. The purpose of this program is to
ensure an open forum for Dyess aircrews and AOF personnel to exchange information and
feedback regarding services provided by Dyess Tower and AMOPS. The AOF/CC is the OPR
for this program. The AOF/CC may designate a Program Manager in writing. This manager
ensures at least one air traffic control and one airfield management representative attends every 7
BW and 317 AG quarterly safety meeting. These representatives, however, are NOT at liberty
to establish new procedures or polices. Note: 7th Bomb Wing Flight Safety (7 BW/SEF) and
317 AG/SEF will notify the AOF/CC of upcoming Fly Safe meetings.
1.3. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Program. The purpose of this program is to
highlight the potential for mid-air collisions in the local flying environment and to provide
aircrews’ advice and tips on how to avoid them. 7 BW/SEF is the OPR for this program IAW
AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program. Specific actions for Dyess AFB are
found in AFI 91-202, DYESSAFBSUP, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program. Note: 7
BW/SEF will advise the AOF/CC of all scheduled visits to local airports so ATC/AMOPS
representatives may attend. 7 BW/SEF will also report each visit to airports, Fixed-Base
Operators (FBOs) and/or flying schools at the AOB. 7 BW/SEF will notify the AOF/CC when
upcoming quarterly safety meetings are scheduled so that AOF representatives may attend.
1.4. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. The purpose of the BASH program is to
minimize the bird/wildlife strike hazard to aircraft and to clarify wing bird strike inspection and
reporting procedures. 7th Bomb Wing Safety (7 BW/SE) is the OPR for this program. BASH
procedures and bird watch conditions are located in DYESSAFB OPLAN 91-212, Bird Aircraft
Strike Hazard (BASH) Program.
1.5. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Program. The purpose of the FOD program is to enhance
safety of Air Force personnel and equipment by removal of foreign objects through education,
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prevention measures and control techniques. The FOD Manager (7 CMS/CVF) is the OPR for
this program and conducts procedures IAW AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance
Management. Note: For monthly Wing FOD walks, Runway 16/34 and LZs 163/343 and
164/344 operations will be suspended by a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).
1.6. Airfield Driving Program (ADP). The purpose of the Airfield Driving Program (ADP) is
to control vehicle and pedestrian operations on the airfield. The Deputy Airfield Manager
(DAFM) is the OPR for this program. Airfield driving procedures are derived from AFI 13-213,
Airfield Driving. This regulation discusses the responsibilities of AMOPS, airfield agency and
unit commander for controlling vehicle and pedestrian operations on the airfield.
1.7. Supervisor of Flying (SOF) Program. The purpose of the SOF program is to maintain a
safe and efficient terminal airspace environment. When on duty, the SOF is a group-level
position and is the direct representative of the 7 OG/CC. Decision authority is delegated to this
position to accomplish the mission as the SOF is the focal point for coordinating and maximizing
efficient flying operations. 7th Operations Group Standardization and Evaluation (7 OG/OGV) is
the OPR for this program. The SOF Program will be conducted IAW AFI 11-418, Operations
Supervision and any incorporating changes. The SOF communicates with B-1 and C-130
aircrews when on-duty. The SOF will coordinate requests and traffic pattern priorities with the
Dyess Tower Watch Supervisor/Senior Controller (WS/SC), but not the line controllers.
1.8. Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Program. The purpose of the AICUZ
program is to promote the public health and safety through the local adoption of compatible land
use controls and to protect the operational capability of the installation. 7th Civil Engineering
Squadron (7 CES) is the OPR for this program. 7 CES conducts studies for noise, accident
potential zones, clear zones and safety IAW AFI 32-7063, Air Installation Compatible Use Zone
Program.
1.9. Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program. The purpose of the TERPS
program is to provide safe terminal procedures for aircraft operating to and from military and
civil airports. The main considerations include criteria for obstacle clearance, descent/climb
gradients and landing minimums. HQ ACC/A3AO is the OPR for this program. TERPS-related
concerns may be reported to the AOF/CC or Tower WS/SC for coordination.
1.10. Annual Airfield Certification/Safety Inspection (ACSI). An annual inspection is
completed by the AFM, AOF/CC, 7 CES and 7 BW/SE and 317 AG/SE to determine the
airfield’s condition as required by USAF infrastructures and safety requirements. The AFM is
the OPR for the annual inspections. The 7 OG/CC, 7 MSG/CC, AFM, 7 CES, 7 BW/SE and 317
AG/SE shall review and coordinate on the annual inspection staff package prior to 7 BW/CC’s
endorsement IAW AFI 13-204 Vol 2. Results will be briefed at the AOB.
1.11. Quarterly Joint Airfield Inspection. AFM, DAFM, AOF/CC, 7 BW/SE (flight and
ground safety), 317 AG/SEF, SOF Program Manager, 7 CES (waivers/pavements) and 7th
Security Forces Squadron (7 SFS) representatives will conduct quarterly airfield inspections.
The AFM is the OPR for these inspections.
1.12. Local Operating Procedures (LOPs). 7 OSS/OSA is responsible for ensuring LOPs are
developed which define procedures and responsibilities for services provided by the AOF. LOPs
are also maintained between the 7 OSS and several on/off-base agencies to ensure proper
coordination for activities impacting the airfield and/or ATC facility.
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1.12.1. The following documents are examples of LOPs: Letters of Agreement (LOAs),
Operations Letters, Operating Instructions (OIs), Operations Plans (OPLANs) and Base
Directives or Instructions. LOPs are accessible to all AOF assigned personnel and are
located in the AOF shared drive.
1.12.2. Base and unit level instructions with ATC or AMOPS taskings will be coordinated
through AOF/CC and forwarded to HQ AFGSC/A3OA for review/approval.
1.12.3. Mandatory Review Process/Frequency. 7 OSS/OSA annually reviews the effective
dates of LOPs that affect the local airfield/flight environment. See Attachment 12 for
schedule.
1.12.4. 7 OSS/OSR will maintain and review airspace LOAs and Certificates of
Authorization file locations annually or when appropriate IAW AFI 13-201, Airspace
Management, AFGSC Sup 1. These LOAs are located in the 7 OSS/OSR’s office IAW AFI
11-202 Vol 3, General Flight Rules, AFGSC Sup 1.
1.13. Protection and Release of Records. The AOF/CC is responsible for all ATC and
AMOPS records. The AOF/CC is also the custodian for all ATC recording tapes/transcripts and
will handle requests/release of information IAW AFI 13-204 Vol 3. Recorded or written records
concerning mishaps will not be released to anyone without authorization from the appropriate
release authority, dependent on type and severity of incident.
1.14. Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Schedule. The Preventive Maintenance
Inspection (PMI) schedule is published in the IFR- Supplement Flight Information Publication
under Dyess AFB.
1.15. Auxiliary Power for ATCALS Facilities. Both the Dyess TACAN and ILS facilities
have generators. For monthly generator power checks, 7 CES will need approval from the
AOF/CC or designated representative before changing any facility to or from backup power.